"300 Chairs for Nat. Cash Reg. Co."

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1907-06-06, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307434

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 17
"300 Chairs for Nat. Cash Reg. Co."
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 17
      - "300 Chairs for Nat. Cash Reg. Co." (current record)
      - "Side Chair"
      - "Chair of Oak"
      - Queen Anne-style Side Chair

Description

Design drawing titled "300 Chairs for / Nat. Cash Reg. Co. / Officers Club" rendered in pencil on trace. Top and side views are shown; top plan of seat is also provided. Side chair has horizontal rectangular splat at top with a slight concave curve; narrower horizontal rail below; straight stiles; upholstered trapezoidal seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight seat rails; and tapered square legs, raked in rear. Title, design notes, "Detail 11705 Revised/ June 6 - 1907 J. B. W." and "Made of birch by Conant & Ball / & Finished by A. H. Davenport. Co." are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.015.001

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
Conant, Ball Co. (Furniture maker)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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